an|docken
Translation
to dock, to connect
Examples
Das Raumschiff dockt an die Station an.
The spaceship docks with the station.
Das Schiff dockt im Hafen an.
The ship docks in the harbour.
Grammar Patterns
an+3 to dock at/with sth. Das Boot dockt am Steg an.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anlegen (to land/dock), verbinden (to connect)
Etymology
From 'an-' (on, at) + 'docken' (from English 'dock'). The prefix 'an-' emphasizes the connection *to* something.
Memory Tips
Think of a computer 'docking station' or a ship pulling into a 'dock'. The separable prefix 'an-' indicates contact or attachment.